From unemployed to successful business man in 2 years all by being a Fool, seriously.

Feb. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- February 2011, Matt Gupwell, Solihull: This is the unique story about a local husband and dad of 2 small children, who when faced with loosing his job chose to turn his life around and follow a dream of 15 years. In little over 2 years that dream has become a successful reality and thriving entertainment business.
In March 2009 Matt Gupwell became yet another casualty of the worsening economic crisis. Attending a meeting to find out he was going to loose his job, laden with personal debt, bills to pay, self doubt and uncertainty about the future  for his family this 37 year Husband and Father of 2 young boys took a serious decision, follow a dream of 15 years and become a full time entertainer. Not for him the X-Factor/Britain’s Got Talent route but rather a business plan sketched out on many a scrap of paper over the years put into action. Only a couple of problems stood in the way. No income, high debt, children and a stay at home wife to provide for and crucially no gigs!
But, with the support of family, advisors from Solihull Council and friends alike, The Fool Monty wasn’t just “born”, he exploded onto the entertainment scene, landing a prestigious contract as one half of the most successful Jester double act ever seen at Warwick Castle.
Although the past 2 years have not been easy, by teaching himself crucial money saving skills like designing  & running his own website, printing his own marketing materials and providing first class entertainments at all times, this fire breathing fool has fast gained both a great reputation as an entertainer and a loyal following of fans who’ve not only seen his shows at Warwick Castle and Ragley Hall but who have also had Monty perform at their events from Children’s Birthdays, School Fairs to Weddings and more.
Now Monty is giving something back to the people of Solihull. On Wednesday April 13th at the Dovehouse Theatre in Solihull, Monty is staging “The Magicians – of Solihull”. This will be a 2 hour show with lots of different styles of magic on display from Derren Brown style Mind Magic to Comedy and the slightly odd. Tickets go on sale from the theatre box office next week or you can order via the events Facebook page, just search for The Magicians – of Solihull. Tickets are £10 Adults and £7 concessions. The show will start at 7.00pm and end at 9.00pm.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186885648001047

Of course your genial host for the night will be The Fool Monty himself so come along, say hello to this happy Fool and find see some brilliant magic as well. “I really wanted to give more people the chance to see performers like myself who thrive on making people smile at a really local venue, I’m really excited about this as it my first show as a promoter and further proof of the success of my business”
Monty is also available for public speaking engagements and motivational speaking to help others struggling in these tough times find the courage to follow their dreams.


NOTE TO THE EDITOR:

High Resolution photos are available of The Fool Monty as well as the logo to promote the show at the Dovehouse Theatre.
I’d also welcome journalistic coverage of the event on 13th April.
I am also available for a more in depth interview if this is required.
Regards,
Matt Gupwell
The Fool Monty Jester

# # #

UK Midlands based Jester & Fool. One of the most popular Children's Entertainers in the West Midlands in just over 2 years of operation.

Court Jester for Castles, Weddings, Corporate Events, Public & Motivational Speaking, Schools and Kids parties